Jamie Foxx Talks Going Through a Physical Transformation to Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic

Wakanda News Details

Jamie Foxx Talks Going Through a Physical Transformation to Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic

Jamie Foxx has been trying to get the Mike Tyson biopic off the ground for years, and now the project has finally taken flight. Foxx confirmed the news

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

You may also like

What Happened To Tamla Horsford?

Georgia wife and mother Tamla Horsford went to an adult sleepover party in Georgia's notoriously racist Forsyth County on Nov 3, 2018. She never made it home.

fave

Source: Black America Web

John Boyega Says Hes Not Sure What Will Happen with His Career After Igniting Crowd During London Protest Against Police Brutality

A megaphone is all John Boyega needed to ignite a crowd of London protesters who gathered for George Floyd on Wednesday in the city's Hyde Park. The “Star

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Lawyers: 3 Minneapolis Ex-Cops Want Floyd Gag Order Lifted

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys for three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged in the death of George Floyd asked a judge Monday to lift a gag order in the case, saying prosecutors and public officials have already made comments that could prejudice a potential jury pool against their

fave

Source: Black America Web

All You Need to know about Seven Deadly Sins: Full Name, Release Date, How to Stream and Plot

After such an extended period, binge-watching Seven Deadly Sins season 4 is back with a lot of new and surprising

fave

Source: PensacolaVoice.com

'Send a Message': Black Militia Leader Says Membership Skyrocketed After They Began Showing Up Where White Militias Protested with Little Challenge from Police

Grandmaster Jay, the leader of a Black militia called NFAC (Not F-cking Around Coalition) — a name he says denotes the group's attitude — spoke to Atlanta

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Say their names: Stories of black Americans killed by police - African American News Today - EIN News

In demonstration after demonstration, protesters are carrying signs that include the names of other blacks whose lives ended violently. Here are some of these black men and women's names.

fave

Source: https://abc30.com

LeBron James Decides Against Wearing Social Justice Message On His Jersey - Blavity

LeBron James said he will not be displaying a social justice message on his jersey during the upcoming NBA season.

fave

Source: Blavity News

Netflix Series to Dramatize Kaepernick’s Path to Activism

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL

fave

Source: The Sacramento Observer

HHW Gaming: Decoy Games Shooter ‘Swimsanity” Will Feature Cross-Play When It Launches

Source: Michah Joel Photography / Decoy games

fave

Source: The Urban Daily

Tribute Broadcast Planned For Late Music Exec Andre Harrell

NEW YORK (AP) — A tribute to Andre Harrell, the influential music executive who discovered Sean “Diddy” Combs and died earlier this month, will air

fave

Source: Black America Web

Minneapolis Bans Police Chokeholds in Wake of Floyd Death

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis agreed Friday to ban chokeholds by police and to require officers to try to stop any other officers they see using improper force, in the first concrete steps to remake the citys police department since George Floyds death. The changes are part of a stipulation

fave

Source: Black America Web

Houston to Hold 6-Hour Public Viewing of Floyds Casket

HOUSTON (AP) — Mourners will be able to view George Floyds casket Monday in his hometown of Houston, the final stop of a series of memorials in his honor. A six-hour viewing will be held at The Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston. The viewing is open to the public, though visitors will

fave

Source: Black America Web

Monster Anime Season 2: All the Recent Updates

Anime series fans are eagerly waiting for the Monster Musume Japanese anime series season

fave

Source: PensacolaVoice.com

‘A school community that works’ nets $25,000 prize from Ellen DeGeneres

Days after an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that netted his school $25,000, Bruce Elementary School Principal Archie Moss Jr. said he still is “in shock about the

fave

Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com

Busta’s person of the Week: From Mayson, N.C., to the Mandela mansion in South Africa: Part 1 - WS Chronicle

Busta’s person of the Week: From Mayson, N.C., to the Mandela mansion in South Africa: Part 1 The post Busta’s person of the Week: From Mayson, N.C., to the Mandela mansion in South Africa: Part 1 appeared first on WS Chronicle.

fave

Source: https://wschronicle.com

Eric Marlon Bishop, better known as Jamie Foxx is one of the many talented individuals the world has seen. He is an actor, singer-songwriter, musician and stand-up comedian. Foxx is a December baby and was born in Terrell, Texas. Within a short period of time, his parents’ marriage fell apart and

fave

Source: Black History Resources

RLJ Entertainment Announces Launch Of UMC - Urban Movie Channel

RLJ Entertainment, Inc., created by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and The RLJ Companies and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, today announced the launch of UMC – Urban Movie Channel (“UMC”), RLJE’s proprietary digital channel. UMC will feature

fave

Source: Savoy Network

First Incarcerated Individual In Washington Dies Of COVID-19

TUMWATER – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, an incarcerated patient of the Washington state correctional system passed away due to

fave

Source: https://seattlemedium.com

Kerry Washington

Actress Kerry Washington is probably best known for her Emmy-nominated role in the cable TV series Scandal -- she plays Olivia Pope, a business fixer in Washington, D.C. politics. A native of New York, she studied liberal arts at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and graduated in

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Jamie Foxx Talks Going Through a Physical Transformation to Play Mike Tyson In Upcoming Biopic

Jamie Foxx has been trying to get the Mike Tyson biopic off the ground for years, and now the project has finally taken

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Babyface, Russell Simmons & More To Honor Andre Harrell In Tribute Special

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty

fave

Source: Black America Web

Free Daily Horoscope and Lucky Numbers for 30 June 2020

Wondering what the day has in store for your star sign? Here's a quick glance at horoscopes and more for today - completely free!

fave

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Top 10 Most Famous Black Actors of All Time

Hollywood is a giant industry which provides work to hundreds of actors. At the advent of this industry only white actors ruled the silver screen and the blacks were given only minor roles. As the time progressed, blacks were given the voice in the society and eventually allowed white collar

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Ransomes ‘Everyday People on display at Children’s Museum of Houston | Afram News

The Children’s Museum Houston has unveiled a brand-new art exhibit which celebrates people, places and defining moments in African American history, just in time for Juneteenth.

fave

Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News

World War Z 2 Release Date and Other Updates

If you are a fan of Brad Pitt’s 2013 hit movie World War Z, you are reading the correct

fave

Source: PensacolaVoice.com

California considers a state agency to investigate police shootings — The Sacramento Observer

(CALMATTERS) - If officers shot and killed Sean Monterrosa in Connecticut or New York — instead of in Vallejo, California — a state agency would investigate the June 2 incident, when a police officer reportedly mistook a hammer in the 22-year-old Latino man’s sweatshirt for a gun and fired shots

fave

Source: The Sacramento Observer

Yung Miami of the City Girls Says People Should Stop Bringing Up Black-on-Black Crime When Talking About Police Brutality

Black-on-black crime is often brought up when someone talks about a Black person dying at the hands of a police officer. The usual argument is that Black

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

SONG OF THE DAY: Wake Up Everybody - Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, Ashanti (Official Video)

SONG OF THE DAY: Wake Up Everybody – Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, Ashanti (Official

fave

Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

Bless These Babies: Angela Simmons Shares Sweet Snap of Son SJ and Family

Angela Simmons' son Sutton Joseph Tennyson seems to be enjoying his shelter-in-place time by spending quality time with his family. The Growing Up

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

He Lives On: “Scarface” Remake Finally Has A New Director

Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

More from Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Tanya Sam's Engagement Checklist Derails When Fans Crack Up at Paul Judge's Appearance

Black Woman Makes History as Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Librarian: ‘I Just Set Out to Kind of Do What I Love’

Nigerian Police Rescue Workers Forced to 'Live Like Animals' in Indian-Owned Rice Factory

Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams to Bring Their Juneteenth Musical to Netflix

'Dat Body Looking Good': Toya Johnson's Latest Workout Video Has Fans Praising Her Curvy Frame

'A Breath of Fresh Air': Tami Roman Reminds Fans 'There's Always a Reason to Smile'

'What Happened?': Alexis Skyy's Natural Hair Video Derails When Fans Fixate on Her Lips

'Killing It': 'Black Ink Crew: Chicago' Star Charmaine Walker Blows Fans Away with Her Stunning Selfie

‘Her Lashes’: Alexis Skyy Shares Video of Her Daughter Waking Up, Fans Gush Over the Toddler's Beauty

'Shady Baby with the Bounce': Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Daughter Has Fans Cracking Up with Her Dance Moves

Retired NFL Player Chad Johnson Announces His Own Round of Stimulus Checks

Eva Marcille's Cooking Video Derails When Fans Say She Is In Debt

Oregon County Rescinds Mask Exemption for Non-Whites Following Racist Backlash: ‘All This Only A Month After George Floyd’s Death’

'Love the Hair': Quad Webb Shares a Throwback Pic, Fans Obsess Over Her Peekaboo Highlights

Kandi Burruss Shares Pics of Blaze Tucker's Birthday Shoot, Fans Catch All the Feels

'Genuine Pregnancy Glow!': Ciara Proudly Shows Off Her Baby Bump, Stretch Marks, Much to Fans' Delight

‘This is Why Stevie has Custody’: Fans Trash Joseline Hernandez’s 'Raunchy' Photo

'I Know a Prego Belly’: Yandy Smith-Harris Fans Bombard Her with Questions Following Latest Pic

Couple Charged After Viral Video Captures White Woman Pointing Gun at Black Mother and Her Teen Daughter

'Such Nostalgia': Ashanti Fans Help Her Celebrate Album Anniversary

Chris Paul Looking to Put a Spotlight on HBCU Basketball Programs In Upcoming Docuseries

Fans Swoon Over Steph and Ayesha's Curry 'Black Love'

Black Republican Sheriff Threatens to Deputize Gun Owners If Protesters Come to His Florida County: ‘You’ve Been Warned’

Mahershala Ali to Portray First Black Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson In Upcoming HBO Series

'She Has a Mother': Quad Webb Clarifies Her Relationship to Baby Ariana

Black-Owned Business Sproxte Partners with Atlanta Public Schools to Create Memorable Graduation Experience Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Kendrick Lamar Makes Billboard History After 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City’ Spends 400 Weeks on the Charts

‘It’s Not Going To Close The Weather Gap’: Bob Johnson on the Removal of Confederate Landmarks

'Who the Mama?': Reginae Carter Shares Family Shot with Toya Johnson and Reign, Fans Can't Tell Who's the Mother

Family of Black Teen Who Died During Boating Trip with Friends Doesn’t Believe His Death Was an Accident

DJ Spinderella Admits She Didn’t Use Her Voice During Her Decades with Salt-N-Pepa

'It's the Skin for Me': Malaysia Pargo Drops a Fierce Selfie

SLAEDRAAAAA!': Phaedra Parks Serves Bawdy In This Skintight Dress

'Make Em Drop Dead': Tommie Lee Leaves Fans In a Daze with Her Jaw-Dropping Beauty

'Do Yo Shxt Ma': Alexis Skyy Fans Claim She Looks 'Firey' In This Photo at the Grand Opening of Her Beauty Bar

Evelyn Lozada Talks Men In Her DMs, Some Younger Than Her 27-Year-Old Daughter: 'I Don't Take It Serious'

Terry Crews Responds to Backlash Over '#blacklivesbetter' Tweet and for Not Defending Gabrielle Union

Kansas City Mayor Told to 'Swing from a Tree' After Making Face Masks Mandatory

'Wrong': Rasheeda Frost Denies Pregnancy Rumors In Latest Couple Pic

North Carolina Racetrack Owner Losing Business Deals After Mocking Bubba Wallace with ‘Rope’ Post

‘Incredible Stupidity’: Trump Criticizes Princeton’s Removal of Woodrow Wilson’s Name from School Days After Telling Black Folks to Know Their History

Kobe Bryant Eight-Part Documentary ‘Mamba Out’ Begins Airing July 5

'Are You Saying They're Not Good Enough?': Anthony Mackie Questions Marvel's Hiring for 'Black Panther' Versus Other Movies

Jada Pinkett Smith's Representative Speaks Out Against August Alsina's Romance Allegations

'Still Not 100 Percent': Utah Jazz Player Rudy Gobert Faces Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms Three Months After Diagnosis

'Toya Deserves All the Happiness': Fans Celebrate Toya's Engagement to Red All Over Again

Hampton Inn Employee Loses Job After Feud with Black Mother at North Carolina Hotel Pool Goes Viral

Judge Rejects Widow's Plea to Keep Rayshard Brooks' Killer Behind Bars, Grants Former Officer $500,000 Bond

Rihanna Demands Justice In Breonna Taylor Case, Calls Out Kentucky's Attorney General

Tami Roman Honors Daughter Jazz Anderson on Her Birthday, Fans Say They Are Twins

Cuisine Facts

Politics Facts

Education Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)